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Shift Manager

Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In Salary
Middletown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Now Hiring Shift Managers

At Sonic, you’ll serve great food, make great friends and soak in a uniquely energetic work environment. And as a Shift Manager, you’ll play a special part in making Sonic a rewarding place to work. Check us out…

As Shift Manager, your job will include:

  • Assisting drive-in management in implementing the restaurant plan in order to meet established operating standards, sales and profits. This is accomplished primarily through: assisting in training and motivating crew members and performing the work functions in the Seven Basic Stations as needed; effectively implementing the local store marketing plans; working in a manner that helps to control costs; assisting in managing daily restaurant operations; and providing every customer with outstanding service.
  • Working and managing in a manner that is consistent and in compliance with the SONIC franchise license agreement, the SONIC-Drive-in Operations Manual, the drive-in's standard operations systems and drive-in policies and procedures.

What you’ll get (Or why we’re not your typical burger joint)...

  • Great pay and meaningful career direction.
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Extensive Training Program
  • Plus, who else offers tasty tots and quenching Cherry Limeades?

What we’re looking for...

  • Friendly and courteous service. In other words, smile!
  • Role models who will adhere to and enforce Sonic policies and practices.
  • A team player keen on open communication, cleanliness and safety.

Education and Training:

  • High School education or equivalent preferred.

Working Experience: 

  • Six months in retail or food service operations and/or equivalent SONIC experience.
  • STAR certification in all stations is required.
  • General knowledge and understanding of restaurant or retail operations is required.

Sure, the ‘50s classic cars and vintage threads may be a thing of the past, but the Sonic drive-in experience will always be cool. Join the Sonic team and flip it old school today!

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